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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Red Sox Option Payton Tolle; Connelly Early To Break Camp

The Red Sox will carry one of their two top left-handed pitching prospects on the Opening Day roster. Boston optioned Payton Tolle to minor league camp this evening, alongside righties Tyler Uberstine and Zack Kelly.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / March 23

Boston Red Sox Roster Transactions 03/23/2026

The Boston Red Sox continue to round out their roster for Opening Day. Earlier today, I wrote about the position players they would be taking to Cincinnati.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Release Pair of Outfielders Just Before 2026 Season

The last week of spring training means everything to players at the fringes of the Boston Red Sox's major league roster, but Monday showed that the minor-leaguers have plenty to fight for as well.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Send Spring Training Standout to Minors

The Boston Red Sox took another step towards finalizing their Opening Day roster on Monday by sending down a guy who caught manager Alex Cora's attention early on in camp.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Get Great Sign From 3-Time All-Star Just Before Opening Day

Because of how long ago he was acquired, it might be lost upon some Boston Red Sox fans how important an addition Sonny Gray was this offseason. Coming into the winter, it felt essential for the Red Sox to add a starting pitcher who could unquestionably take the ball in a playoff game.

Boston Red Sox News / Total Pro Sports / March 23

'Play Better' – Alex Cora Holds Nothing Back On Kristian Campbell’s Struggles

Spring hype doesn’t guarantee spring survival, and who’d know that better than Kristian Campbell? Having flashed legit upside in 2025, the young bat came into camp with expectations.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Former First-Round Pick Misses Opening Day Roster

The Boston Red Sox's Spring Training roster battles are starting to be sorted out with just three days to go until Opening Day. Over the course of Spring Training, one battle to watch has been for the backup catcher spot on the Opening Day roster.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Red Sox Make Several Roster Decisions

The Red Sox’ Opening Day roster is coming into focus. Boston announced this morning that catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper and infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton were optioned to minor league camp.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Red Sox make roster moves just days before Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox are currently counting down the days until the 2026 MLB regular season gets underway later this week. The Red Sox are winding down their spring training slate in the meantime, as several teams around the MLB make their final roster decisions ahead of Opening Day.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / March 23

Boston Red Sox Set Position Players

The Boston Red Sox today set their position players for the start of the 2026 regular season. The Red Sox today optioned infielders Nate Eaton and Mickey Gasper to Triple-A Worcester.

Ryan Watson News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Take Calculated Risk As 28-Year-Old Makes Opening Day Roster

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Ryan Watson was in a tough competition to win a spot on the opening day roster all spring, but he had an advantage.

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Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox’s Payton Tolle Open to Role Change for Opening Day Spot

Will either of the Boston Red Sox's top two pitching prospects end up cracking the Opening Day roster? Payton Tolle is the Red Sox's No. 1 overall prospect with Connelly Early not far behind at No.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 23

5 Greatest Boston Red Sox Shortstops of All Time

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most historic franchises in baseball history, beginning with Fenway Park, the oldest stadium in the majors, and filled with stories about Ted Williams, the Curse of the Bambino, Pedro Martinez, Carlton Fisk, and so much more.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Speedster Catches Tough Break With Minor-League Demotion

On a list of Boston Red Sox players whose stock has climbed in the past year, Nate Eaton would rank surprisingly high. After coming to the Red Sox as a non-roster invitee, Eaton got his first taste of major league playing time last summer because the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers without getting a 40-man roster position player back.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox Key Utility Piece Not Expected for Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox will play a regular season baseball game in just three days on March 26 against the Cincinnati Reds. It's been a long time coming since the Red Sox wrapped up the 2025 regular season back in September and then were knocked out of the playoffs in October.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23

Red Sox About to Score Bonus Talent Thanks to Rival Blue Jays

As spring training roster competitions wrap up across Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox seemingly scored a win based entirely on a rival's decision.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 22

Red Sox Reveal Strategy for ‘Luxury’ Five-Man Outfield

The Boston Red Sox have a "problem" that 29 other teams around baseball would love to have. That is, of course, in reference to the club's outfield. Boston notably has a surplus of outfield talent.

Marcelo Mayer News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 22

Marcelo Mayer Reacts After Winning Red Sox Opening Day Spot

The Boston Red Sox arguably made the right call. Over the course of Spring Training, it wasn't guaranteed that young infielder Marcelo Mayer was going to be with the team out of camp.

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 21

Red Sox release another notable international signing after two seasons

The Red Sox parted ways with another notable international signing on Friday by releasing 19-year-old outfielder Edwin Brito. As noted by SoxProspects.

Marcelo Mayer News / Field Level Media / March 21

Marcelo Mayer named Red Sox's Opening Day 2B

Following an uneven rookie campaign that included a season-ending wrist injury, Marcelo Mayer will be on his first Opening Day roster after the Boston Red Sox named him their starting second baseman on Saturday.

Marcelo Mayer News / Yardbarker / March 21

Red Sox finally answer Marcelo Mayer question ahead of Opening Day

With the start of the 2026 season less than a week away, the Boston Red Sox have finally made one of their biggest roster decisions.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Red Sox To Use Marcelo Mayer As Starting Second Baseman, Kristian Campbell Optioned To Triple-A

In an unsurprising move, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters (including Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe) that Marcelo Mayer make the Opening Day

Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 19

Red Sox release former top international signing after four seasons

The Red Sox released six minor leaguers on Thursday, including one of their former top international signings. As noted by SoxProspects.com’s Andrew Parker, Boston cut ties with 21-year-old infielder Fraymi De Leon, who received the largest bonus ($1.2 million) of the club’s 2022 international signing class.